Yes, I am literally playing The Dead Meemaw Card so that you'll watch me on The Big Bang Theory tonight.
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I should really tell OpenOffice that Stardate is a word, but now it’s kind of amusing to me that it always tells me “UR DOIN IT WRONG!” Coming of Age is as enjoyable to watch as I remember, even though I haven’t seen it in at least twenty years. In fact, my only real complaint so far (I’ve watched a lot more of it than it would appear from this screenshot) is that my acting is pretty flat and predictable.
It’s got to be so difficult for these writers to take a certain scene or character in one direction, write really great dialog and stuff to get them there, and then be told that they have to throw it all away and take things in a different direction. … For a fascinating insider’s view of this process, you must read John Rogers ‘ posts about his show Leverage : Leverage: Lessons from the Script Pile Leverage Week 1 Leverage Week 2 Leverage Week 3 Leverage Weeks 4 + 5 Leverage Week 6 (There are more Leverage posts, but that’s a good place to get you started.) … This week and last week have been weird for me, because though I don’t think of myself as a full-time actor any more, I can’t deny that I’m super excited to bring this character to life, and I’m proud of myself for booking the job.
A couple days ago, I turned on asks at my Tumblr thing, because it felt like a way to participate in the Tumblr community. It’s been silly and fun, and — in the case of this one — a little cathartic. If you can’t read the image, here’s what it says: I’m afraid to ask…
My interview with Geekdad about Fall of the Blue Beetle next Friday on Batman: The Brave and the Bold went online sometime between when I went to sleep last night and when I woke up this morning (weird how that happens, isn’t it?)
…Batman has always been, by its very definition, a little dark and very serious; and I mean, look: it’s about a vigilante whose driven by the need to avenge the murders of his parents that he saw when he was a child.
…I did my interview with the lovely and talented Ken Denmead via Skype, and the entire thing is available on the Geekdad Podcast , if you’re having one of those days that just won’t be complete until you hear me talking about Geek stuff .
Most of you know this, but for those of you who don’t… I have a small part on the first episode of MST3K’s first revival episode. Erin Gray and I get to deliver all the exposition about Jonah’s backstory. It’s pretty great, and this was a freaking dream come true for me. Discover more from…
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Excellent episode! Great seeing Brent too.
If “Evil Wil Wheaton” is no longer evil, my TBBT D&D alliance screen saver needs a new chaotic evil representative. Hmm, maybe Brent is available…
Brent offered Sheldon some Data dolls. Sheldon designated Brent as his new mortal enemy and took Wil away.
Leonard and Raj then asked for Data dolls and Brent said ‘sure, for $20 each.” Leonard bargained him down to 2 for $30, plus an appearance at his birthday party.
Loved you and Brent Spiner on last night’s episode. Hope you both do more guest spots in the future.
Which now gives Spiner a reason to come back to the show in the future!!
you have a lovely home 🙂
Haha Thanks!
Yeah, it's a great story that's worthy of its own blog post. On the list.
My friend Rich Stevens made that! If you search my blog archives, you can find a great picture he did of me and Jim from the bowling episode.
My head nearly exploded when I saw the velvet Wesley on the wall. Then again, this morning when I was thinking: where is the next logical place to go from here? How do you top Wil Wheaton appearing as himself for the fourth time on BBT?
(Stream of consciousness follows)
Evil Wil Wheaton -> Good Wil Wheaton -> Velvet Wesley Crusher painting -> Painting -> Highland Sextasy -> Felicia Day!
Of course, Wil Wheaton and Felicia Day need to appear as themselves in the same episode of BBT!
(Stream of consciousness continues)
Felicia Day -> The Guild -> Penny -> Struggling actress.
It’s so obvious, there is the plot! Penny lands a part in a little web series called The Guild; hijinks ensue (guys try to meet Felicia Day, get parts as extras, etc). Meta bonus: BBT actors appear playing parts in the next season of The Guild.
Please please you must pitch this idea to Felicia Day and the BBT writers!
Enjoyed it! And I was glad to see “nothin’ could be finer” Spiner again.
I have only ever gotten to see about half a dozen episodes of BBT over the years but last night marked the first time I’ll be able to start watching it on a regular basis. And I also only read your blog every once in awhile; but even I started giggling big time when I saw the Velvet Wesley. I thought that was a brilliant touch!
As usual, you Rocked Big Bang Theory. Loved it!
I sure hope so. That velvet Wesley painting showing up absolutely floored me.
And yes, my wife stared at me like I lost my mind.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/video/?play=true&pid=Xv9dkhyl_2UcylMUGaqtpO7VwCQPGyaJ
For anyone else who’s DVR let them down.
Well. I feel a little let down. Where was Evil Wil Wheaton? They made him a good guy? Perhaps Sheldon has landed in the Mirror Universe where Good Wil Wheaton lives.
It must be more fun to play an Evil version of yourself than a Good version.
Wil, I only caught the end of bbt last night. Was a reason given for why you were trying to mend ties with sheldon?
What, Evil Wil is no longer evil? Is nothing sacred? Wait, maybe Evil Wil was in cahoots with Brent to rip open the bubble-pack.
In additional fun, another channel that has the syndicated TBBT ran the bowling episode right before Thursday’s CBS episode.
This was the first time I’ve watched the show and now I have a bad case of the giggles. Just watched on the CBS site. These guys remind me too much of my freinds right out of college – all computer programmers and ubber geeks.
Gotta go watch past episodes. ‘night
–and THANKS!
I watched and I squee-ed and then there was a 34 comment thread on my FB about the whole thing. It was convoluted. Something about touching a waitress who used to serve you at her restaurant, drinking scotch, sock monkeys, furries, my hormones and a trip to hell.
That Meemaw card…it’s got some strange powers.
Dear Mr. Wheaton,
I noticed the other day that you are going to be in my fair city of Portland on November 16th, and then in the much less fair city of Seattle on the 17th. If you are still in the neighborhood, I would like to invite you (and anyone else reading this) to a Captain Picard Day art contest that I am organizing on the 18th. You know, like the one from the episode “The Pegasus”. It’s not going to be anything fancy, just a lot of people showing up at a comic book shop with some Picard-themed art and geeking out and winning gift certificates for comics and DnD stuff and arcades. Here is a link to the Facebook page for the event: on.fb.me/captainpicardday
It would be wonderful to see you (and everyone!) there.
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I miss the evil WW! His motto is “Be a dick!”
Did enjoy the velvet painting though – everyone should have a velvet painting of themselves.
The cake is a lie.
We’re eagerly waiting this blog post about how the Velvet Wesley got into the show.
I love that the new evil character is now Brent Spiner. Keeps it fresh. 🙂
Loved the show. Now I have a new favorite show (I’d never watched Big Bang Theory before). Spent all weekend watching old episodes. Damn you and your dead Meemaw card!
I really want “Yet another Wil Wheaton Sausage Fest” Tee Shirt. If you make them, we will buy them.
I too will buy a sausage shirt. I bought the Loner Rebel shirt. I bought a tshirt linked in that Make Stuff comment thread featuring a picture of a lady’s brother looking lascivious. (I got a lot of compliments on that one at a Lynnerd Skynnerd concert. Hey, I got a free ticket.) I promise to buy a sausage shirt. I might wear the big fake knockers under the shirt…dunno yet.
Finally got around to watching this last night (I was in Ireland last week). Another brilliant cameo, Mr Wheaton.
I love The Big Bang Theory! I’m a great big geek (Trekkie, Star Wars, comics, you name it.) I get it, it reflects a lot of my life, the things I do, the people I associate with ( a lot of scientists and lab techs) and I love every wonderful character in it. Personality-wise I’m pretty much Sheldon with two X chromosomes.
I married me a plaid shirted, lab-coat wearin’, bespectacled PhD (Neuroendocrinology. Squee.) The man asked me to proof his Nature article. <3
My name's Amy, so when Ms. Farrah Fowler showed up I made a tinfoil hat, searched for bugs and cameras and tried to contain my freakout. I loved the episode with you and Brent.
I had not realized you were going to be on the show tonight. I only tuned in just before the “revenge is a dish best served cold” comment but watched it to the end. Loved the episode. You were hilarious.
Mana Leak that shit.
I got so excited that I both clipped this to Evernote AND saved it on Instapaper. At this point, a foolish man would say, “Bring it, Sinusitis!!” but I have met that wily foe far too many times to give it an opening like that….
Arrg. And I posted it to the wrong entry.
Rookie move. You win again, Wheaton.
Loved it heavily. My roommate was a witness to my initial squee-fest when you tweeted the script cover for the episode… and the other squees (okay, shrieks of glee, less of a squeal really) when I saw the previews, then remembered last week that it was airing. I have not removed it from our DVR yet because, well, duh.
Next task: To get her to watch Stand By Me with me FFS, she’s never seen it. What kind of world is this?
Wow…
That idea is just… wow.
My hat’s off to you, sir!
Basic gist is that Wil felt bad about how Sheldon had been let down by him missing a con to do an appearance on Hollywood Squares (a fact Sheldon had mentioned earlier in the episode when he was explaining why Wil was his mortal enemy).
Oh, speaking of which, Sheldon pulling out the 5.25″ floppy with his list of mortal enemies was classic. Pulling out that giant 5.25″ drive was *awesome*.
Best thing ever!
Best thing EVER.
You’re a delight EVERYTIME. But, come on… The Dead Meemaw Card? I feel used!
Funny coincidence, I just saw the picture of the granny with the Claymore on “F.B. Comedy Club”‘s pictures on Facebook.
I’m ever so pissed at Cox Cable for sending out a firmware upgrade the day that this episode aired and not telling us. My cable box said it was happily DVR’ing the new season of TBBT but lo, it LIED! It recorded nothing, waiting for a reboot! I heard tell that WW was wearing a Zerg shirt too! ARRRGGHHH Starcraft + Wil Wheaton = geek nirvana AND I MISSED IT!
A pox on Cox Cable!